Karnataka’s popular dairy brand Nandini Milk has become the first in India to use biodegradable milk packets made from corn starch. This big step has been taken by BAMUL (Bangalore Milk Union Limited), which is part of the Karnataka Milk Federation, to reduce plastic pollution caused by milk packaging.
The new eco-friendly milk covers were launched on World Environment Day 2025 at the Kanakapura Mega Dairy near Bengaluru. Right now, BAMUL is supplying around two lakh (200,000) biodegradable milk and curd covers every day in sizes from 200 ml to one litre. These are being used in Hunasanahalli village and nearby areas, where people have shared positive feedback there is no leakage, the milk stays fresh, and customers are happy.
What’s Special About These Packets?
These new milk covers look and feel like normal plastic, but they are actually made from corn-based materials. While normal plastic milk packets can take more than 500 years to break down, these eco-friendly packets decompose naturally in about six months. Plus, after decomposing, they can be turned into organic fertilizer, which is good for farming.
Solving Bengaluru’s Plastic Waste Problem
Earlier, Nandini Milk was using around 20–25 lakh (2–2.5 million) plastic packets every day, which added a lot of plastic waste to the city. By switching to biodegradable packets, BAMUL hopes to reduce landfill waste and help keep Bengaluru cleaner.
Seeing the good response, BAMUL now plans to expand these eco-friendly packets to all Nandini milk products across Karnataka. Experts say this could save thousands of tons of plastic waste every year and inspire other dairy brands in India to do the same.
A Big Step for India’s Dairy Industry
This is the first time any milk federation in India has started using biodegradable packaging on such a large scale. Environmental experts believe it could become a model for other states and private dairies, helping the whole country fight plastic pollution in the dairy sector.
By making this change, Nandini Milk and BAMUL are showing that it’s possible to protect the environment without compromising quality or convenience for consumers.
Date: 20 July, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Fee: Rs. 1180
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